Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson issued a statement on Tuesday, Oct. 28, further to the announcement on Monday, Oct. 27, of another delay to the Metro-North Penn Access Project [which reportedly stems from disputes with Amtrak and the federal government over funding].

“[It] is unacceptable and represents a failure by Amtrak to meet its obligations to the MTA, to the taxpayers funding these improvements, and to the communities that have waited far too long for reliable, equitable access to mass transit,” Gibson said.

“The Penn Station Access project is a transformative project for our borough that will finally provide our East Bronx residents in Co-op City, Hunts Point, Morris Park, and Parkchester with access to fast and reliable transportation with a direct connection to Penn St

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